Новости за 19.09.2017

Breaking news: The Cleveland Browns are actually favored to win a game. The Browns opened as a 2.5-point favorite over the Colts on Sunday at Indianapolis. That marks the first time the Browns have been favored since Week 14 of 2015, when they were two-point favorites over the 49ers. The Browns haven’t been road favorites [more]

The Giants’ decision to stand pat on the offensive line this offseason was questioned by many outside observers and the reason why was on display against the Lions on Monday night. Pass rushers flowed through the Giants line without much resistance, leading to five sacks and a dysfunctional offense that has given the team little [more]

Not every star coming off an injury had a quiet night in a losing effort. For Lions defensive end Ziggy Ansah, his three-sack performance against the Giants was a reminder of the kind of pass-rusher he’s been, and the way he can impact a game. “The sack looks better than the hurry,” Ansah said, via [more]

Odell Beckham showed last night the difference between being on the field and being back. The Giants wide receiver did play, but he wasn’t himself in his team’s 24-10 loss to the Lions. “I felt like a little bit of myself, just still not there,” Beckham said, via Ralph Vacchiano of SNY. “Came out and [more]

Facing a fourth-and-goal at the Lions’ 2-yard line in the third quarter, Giants head coach Ben McAdoo made a decision to go for a touchdown instead of settling for a 20-yard field goal try. The plan went awry when the Giants took a delay of game penalty as quarterback Eli Manning was unable to get [more]

The New York Giants find themselves in an early hole this season after losses to the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions to open the season. Monday night’s loss to the Lions was a particularly sloppy showing. The Giants can’t run the ball effectively. They had offensive line issues before right tackle Bobby Hart left with [more]

Player leaders of the union can begin voting Tuesday on whether to retain DeMaurice Smith as executive director without opposition, Mark Maske of The Washington Post reported. The vote is scheduled to take place by Oct. 15. A 14-member selection committee initially will vote. A unanimous vote would extend Smith’s contract automatically, making a March [more]

Matthew Stafford tossed a pair of touchdowns to Eric Ebron and Marvin Jones, and Jamal Agnew returned a punt for an 88-yard touchdown as the Detroit Lions improved to 2-0 with a 24-10 victory over the New York Giants on Monday night. The victory sets up a strong test for the Lions next week in [more]

With the Lakers trying to develop Ivica Zubac and Thomas Bryant this is an interesting fit.

Through two games this season, Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham has four catches for nine yards on a total of 10 targets. While an ankle injury sustained in the second quarter of Sunday’s 12-9 victory over the San Francisco 49ers affected his overall ability to perform, Graham still has struggled to make an impact [more]

Lions middle linebacker Jarrad Davis was hit in the head on a block in the back that wasn’t called. He immediately grabbed his helmet. He was evaluated for a concussion. Although the Lions announced him as questionable to return, Davis headed to the locker room. The first-round draft pick became the first rookie to start [more]

Jamal Agnew probably shouldn’t have gone the distance, but he did. The Lions fifth-round draft pick took a punt 88 yards for a touchdown to give Detroit a two-score lead with 12:56 left in the fourth quarter. Roger Lewis, Zak DeOssie, Rhett Ellison and Brad Wing all had shots to bring down Agnew. None made [more]

The Grizzlies have more guaranteed contracts than roster spots right now.

The Giants got a lift when star receiver Odell Beckham was active for Monday night’s game, but his return didn’t do much to spark their offense in the first half. The Giants, who scored only three points last week in a loss to Dallas, continued their struggles. The Giants gained only 80 yards on 20 [more]

Mexican soccer star Rafael Marquez is back with his club more than a month after the U.S. Treasury Department named him on a sanctions list for alleged drug trafficking ties.

Evan Engram caught his first career touchdown catch, but the Giants rookie tight end can expect a chewing out for what he did after that. Engram grabbed his crotch after the 18-yard score. That remains a penalty under the league’s relaxed celebration rules. Officials threw a flag for unsportsmanlike conduct. The 15-yard penalty forced the [more]

The $5.5M cap hit kicks in starting in 2018-19, and ends after 2019-20.

Giants right tackle Bobby Hart was a full participate in Saturday’s practice, so they expected him to play against the Lions. He started but re-injured his ankle on the team’s first offensive series. The Giants announced he will not return. Justin Pugh moved to right tackle and Brett Jones entered the game at left guard. [more]

In his first race with a new pit crew, Kyle Busch was plagued by pit miscues in the playoff opener at Chicagoland.

Wiggins has gotten his big payday, this season we see if he can take the next steps to being an elite player.

Wolfsburg has hired Martin Schmidt to coach the Bundesliga side as a swift replacement for Andries Jonker.

Parker Kligerman and Kyle Petty addressed the unusual sight of tires being tested in a blue tent at Chicagoland Speedway.

Roman Josi seems to be the favorite, but there are other solid choices.

Browns wide receiver Corey Coleman underwent successful surgery on his right hand, the team announced Monday night. Dr. Kevin Malone, the University Hospitals Chief Hand Surgeon, repaired a fractured metacarpal in Coleman’s right hand. It’s the second consecutive year Coleman has broken his right hand. His fracture last season did not require surgery. He missed [more]

One of the bright spots in Sunday’s loss by the Rams was the performance of rookie tight end Gerald Everett, who caught three passes for 95 yards. He emerged from the game with a thigh injury. It’s a contusion, and coach Sean McVay has said Everett is day-to-day. He was listed on Monday’s injury report [more]